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  • Article from 22.11.2016 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

    Food waste in the catering sector

    Schmackhafte Desserts an einem Buffet.

    … Food waste in the catering sector Generating buffet leftovers is also a waste of resources that burdens the environment. Source: Nuvola / Fotolia.com Food production consumes many resources and produces greenhouse gas emissions. For the sake of the environment …

  • Article from 02.04.2019 | Last changed: 24.03.2021

    International Workshop, Nairobi, Kenia – August 2018

    Internationaler Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya – August 2018

    … aspects. These are the most important results: Soil in its capacity as a natural resource is not yet integrated in African legislation. Generally, there is no … aspects. These are the most important results: Soil in its capacity as a natural resource is not yet integrated in African legislation. Generally, there is no …

  • Article from 04.02.2020 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Bio-based and biodegradable plastics

    an einer Eisenstange über einem gepflasterten Platz oder Fußweg hängen durchsichtige Plastiktüten mit Äpfeln

    … a negative impact on the climate and the environment. Therefore, a sustainable and resource-conserving use of biogenic resources is particularly necessary. The principle of cascade use provides for …

  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … we best ensure that our soils are used judiciously and responsibly as habitats and resources? The UBA contributes to soil stewardship among other things by … we best ensure that our soils are used judiciously and responsibly as habitats and resources? The UBA contributes to soil stewardship among other things by …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … and clay particles. Hence, soils with a high clay particle content filter far more efficiently than do sandy soils. Changes in soil chemistry can potentially mobilize … on local and global levels. Source: FG II 2.7 / Umweltbundesamt Soils cover natural resources The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (Bundesanstalt …

  • Article from 15.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement

    Lettering 1,5 degrees Celsius

    … energies : Investing in solar and wind power to replace fossil fuels. Energy efficiency : Improving energy efficiency in all sectors. Reforestation : Protecting … are currently only available on a small scale. They are extremely expensive, resource-intensive and their potential impact on the environment is not (yet) …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil science

    A floor pit with differently coloured layers.

    … aims to preserve the multifarious soil functions that are an invaluable ecological resource. The Soil Protection Act (Gesetz zum Schutz der Böden) brings these … aims to preserve the multifarious soil functions that are an invaluable ecological resource. The Soil Protection Act (Gesetz zum Schutz der Böden) brings these …

  • Article from 19.03.2014 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Networks, joint regional-state-federal groups, associations

    … Europe’s industrial sector to identify, assess and manage contaminated sites in an efficient, affordable, and sustainable fashion. International sphere International … Europe’s industrial sector to identify, assess and manage contaminated sites in an efficient, affordable, and sustainable fashion. … International Committee on …

  • Article from 07.07.2020 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Activities at the federal level

    … The agency decides which measures are to be undertaken and provides the budgetary resources for them. Pursuant to the Ressortvereinbarung agreement between the … prescribed by law. These procedures take into account the principles of economic efficiency and budgetary restraint, within the meaning of the Bundeshaushaltsordnung …

  • Article from 04.07.2013 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Site remediation

    … hydrological characteristics; contamination scope and type; relevance of natural resources that were used in particular ways), the BBodSchV law stipulates neither … are available, whose selection depends mainly on the following factors: The resources to be protected Current and future use allowable under planning law The …

  • Article from 11.08.2022 | Last changed: 13.10.2025

    Fachbibliothek Umwelt (Environmental Library)

    View into the environmental library in Dessau

    … the German-speaking world. Source: Umweltbundesamt The Environmental Library is a resource for the UBA’s research, as well as for many external users. It has grown to … Regulations Tags environmental authority library … The Environmental Library is a resource for the UBA’s research, as well as for many external users. It has grown to …